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Post by BAM on Oct 20, 2003 13:16:29 GMT -5
What is the best straight mute for clear articulate loud passages within an orchestra? I have always used a Dennis Wick, but recently a conductor suggested a Jo Ral to me. Thoughts?
BAM
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Post by Mikey on Oct 20, 2003 13:31:11 GMT -5
Jo-Rals are great mutes, but a Tom Crown all-copper mute may be even louder....
Also, depending on whether you use it for Bb or C trumpet, you can get higher corks on the Tom Crown mutes, which make intonation better on C trumpet. Many years ago, when Tom Crown was still making them, he sent me some strips of c trumpet cork. I put it on all my C trumpet straight mutes, and the intonation is much better.
I can measure the height of the cork, if anybody is interested.
Mikey
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Post by Trptmaster on Oct 20, 2003 14:40:09 GMT -5
The more I use the Wick I wonder........ I have used one for so long I guess I just assumed it was the best. Know Im not sure. I tired an MB and that bad boy sure does cut.
Interesting topic
TM
PS Was that conductor a former trumpet player? WOW
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